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[nasa1974]

Sure glad June is over. What a roller coaster ride. Some huge ups and downs. June did finish on a BIG positive note. Let's hope July can be less peaks and valleys. I finished the month at a +3.5%. For the 2nd quarter I was down 3.26% and for the first half I'm up 12.81%. But I am still down $7,000.00 from my April high.

 

[nasa1974]

Getting close to 4,000 replies and less than 8,000 to be at 200,000 views. Thanks everyone.

 

[nasa1974]

I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July.

 

[nasa1974]

For the space geeks. Some interesting info. Want to listen to what a solar flare sounds like?

SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

 

[nasa1974]

Hope everyone has checked their computer for that malware. Here is an article about it.
What to know before July 9 'Internet doomsday' arrives - Technolog on msnbc.com

 

[Scout333]

Hope everyone has checked their computer for that malware. Here is an article about it.
What to know before July 9 'Internet doomsday' arrives - Technolog on msnbc.com

Just curious, has anyone been affected by this?

 

[clester]

Just curious, has anyone been affected by this?

Could be that if they were, they can't get online to tell us now. FBI was said to be shutting down their access.

 

[nnuut]

I checked two different ways last night and passed, guess I don't have it.

 

[nasa1974]

For the space geeks. Sunspot AR1520 unleashed an X1.4 class solar flare today. SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids This sunspot is huge.

 

[nasa1974]

Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

Service members weigh in on pay versus benefits
Survey finds compensation preferences vary among the ranks. July 12 5 Comments

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Maine governor again compares IRS to Gestapo Asked if the agency would kill people, Paul LePage said, "they’re headed in that direction." July 12 13 Comments

Congressman joins chorus of concern over STOCK Act provisions Maryland representative says financial disclosures could pose security threat.

Sometimes its smart to use dumb passwords | FROM NEXTGOV The recent Yahoo hack reveals a new way to look at passwords

Reid on Olympic uniforms: Burn them Senate majority leader joins other lawmakers in criticizing uniforms made in China. July 12 6 Comments

Russia passes law that will create a blacklist for websites | FROM NEXTGOV Critics contend that the law's reach will go far beyond the ...

Navy rejects benefits for laid-off sailors Congressman’s plea to delay layoffs for 172 sailors nearing retirement benefit-eligibility is ... July 12 2 Comments

Drones outlast narco boats in Caribbean | FROM NEXTGOV Remotely piloted jets can linger for up to 20 hours, helping them track unpredictable ...

Some Defense civilians likely to lose jobs, with or without sequestration Proposals to avoid automatic cuts involve downsizing. July 12 6 Comments

 

[nasa1974]

Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

House to debate Defense bills with pay, job implications for feds
Lawmakers and administration differ oncivilian salaries. 20 Comments

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Senator blasts GOP resistance to a budget deal that includes taxes Democrat Patty Murray voices hope for grand bargain to avoid ‘fiscal ...

Video: The'kiss-cam' moment: Obama gets it right the second time around The Obamas were watching a USA Olympicexhibition game against ...

Play of the Day-- Romney's tax returns Voices call for Romney to release more information.

Treasury takes a jab at House Republicans Spokeswoman calls GOP proposal 'penny wise and pound foolish.' 3 Comments

Pentagon bulks up missile defenses in the Persian Gulf | FROM NEXTGOV A secret missile defense radar station in Qatar is in the works.

What does your tattoo say about you? The FBI wants to know. | FROM NEXTGOV The bureau is seeking technology that would help interpret the ...

State still short on Foreign Service workers, GAO finds Agency has yet to fill employment voids auditors identified in 2008. 4 Comments

Pentagon releases funding for Fort Belvoir road project Money will be used to widen major commuting corridor. 2 Comments

 

[nasa1974]

Just changing it up a little.

There are some very good articles on

Here is the link Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

 

[nasa1974]

This is for the Space Geeks.

SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

 

[nasa1974]

Gave it all back today.

 

[nasa1974]

Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

Are you creative? You might be better off in the private sector
Feds look for ways to improve, but are not given institutional support, survey finds. 13 Comments

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Geithner ‘deeply offended’ by former TARP IG's claims Neil Barofsky's new book says financial bailout was 'hijacked' by Wall Street banks.

Play of the Day-- It's All About Romney The candidate is a target once again for comedians.

Senator: White House behind national security leaks Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman doesn't implicate Obama.

It's time to start stoking fears of cyberwar | FROM NEXTGOV Tensions mount as a bill sponsored by Sen.Lieberman could come to a vote ...

Coming House vote on freezing regulations draws Democrats’ fire Republican plan would ‘gut’ health and safety to please corporate donors, ... 7 Comments

Civilians in Iraq eligible for premium pay cap waiver through 2012 Executive order allows certain federal employees to receive higher pay.

Romney: Feds don’t get how hard it is to run a business GOP candidate says 'career government bureaucrats' lack a sense of the challenges. 47 Comments

Key Republican wants to ‘start thinking about’ Washington commuter tax Issa calls for hearing on tax that could affect 100,000 feds. 23 Comments

 

[nasa1974]

For the space geeks.
SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

Also Xbox and NASA have teamed up with a FREE Xbox Kinect game. It's called "Mars Rover Landing" and can be found in the Xbox Live Marketplace.

 

[nasa1974]

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Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says

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Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says

By Amanda Palleschi July 26, 2012 3 Comments

Oh My Gosh... really???

 

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Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says

By Amanda Palleschi July 26, 2012 3 Comments

Oh My Gosh... really???

Yeah!! So the FRTIB can come up with this great idea but can't let us have 3-4 trades a month. Throw something else out there that will lose money for us. Really???